Some people shouldn’t takeP.
sidoides, including those with blood clotting disorders or liver disease.
Because it can cause side effects and drug interactions, you should check with your healthcare provider before using.
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That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says.
No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease.
While the current evidence supportingP.
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In another review, scientists evaluated 11 studies ofherbal medicinesfor treating respiratory tract infections in children.
sidoidesshowed “moderate evidence” for treating uncomplicated respiratory infections.
A randomized controlled trial of 207 adults with the common cold used 30 or 60 drops ofP.
sidoidesextract three times a day for up to 10 days.
The treatment decreased the cold’s length and the severity of symptoms.
Those in the treatment group had decreased coughing and sneezing symptoms compared to those given aplacebo.
sidoidesextract as add-on therapy for 24 weeks.
sidoidestreatment was also well-tolerated.
COVID-19: In test tube studies,P.
sidoideswas effective against coronaviruses.However, robust data from clinical studies is needed to determine effectiveness and safety in humans.
What Are the Side Effects of P. Sidoides?
Your provider may recommend takingP.
sidoidesfor a cold, sinus infection, or another condition.
However, consuming this herbal supplement may have potential side effects, which may be common or severe.
sidoidesseems well tolerated, there is some concern that its long-term or excessive use may causeliver injury.
According to a study,P.
sidoideswas among five herbs suspected of causing liver toxicity when used for medicinal purposes.
In one of the reported cases, liver impairment occurred after using aP.
sidoidesextract for five days.
Precautions
P. sidoidesshould not be taken by people with blood clotting problems.
Due to the lack of safety data,P.
There is also not enough safety data to recommendP.
sidoidesin people with severe kidney problems, or disorders of theadrenal glands, liver,spleen, orpancreas.
Because of the possibility of liver toxicity, you should also avoidP.
sidoidesif you haveliver disease, are a heavy drinker, or takemedications metabolized by the liver.
Dosage: How Much Pelargonium Should I Take?
There are no guidelines directing the appropriate use ofP.
What Happens if I Take Too Much Pelargonium Sidoides?
As a general rule of thumb, never take more than is prescribed on the product label.
Even so, it is not known at what point aP.
sidoidessupplement may become toxic.
Interactions
One active ingredient ofP.
sidoidesis coumarin, which may act as ananticoagulant(blood thinner).Avoid takingP.
sidoideswith prescription anticoagulants likewarfarinas this could lead to excessive bleeding.
How to Store
StoreP.
Discard after one year or according to package directions.
They can be purchased online or in pharmacies or health food stores.
Avoid takingPelargonium sidoidesif you’re allergic to it.
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